Seriously, 10/10. Whoever gets my secret santa next year will be a very lucky Redditor, indeed. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to all!

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The first gift that arrived -- a gift certificate to NYC's Sunshine Cinema! This is a great theater that gives priority to all things independent, offbeat, foreign, cult, etc., which just so happens to be the types of films I enjoy most!

The first gift that arrived -- a gift certificate to NYC's Sunshine Cinema! This is a great theater that gives priority to all things independent, offbeat, foreign, cult, etc., which just so happens to be the types of films I enjoy most!

Package #2. What's in the box?! (Also, note the choice of newspaper, which is personally relevant to my secret santa -- a lovely touch.)

The suspense builds. I decide to open the gifts first.

Eegads! A candy cane oh-so-neatly-and-colorfully tied to another mysterious box. And it is...

Mmmmmm. This is going to be an awesome addition to the growing collection of spices in my apartment. I have nothing else like it, and what's more, I am quite impressed by how much it looks like it was actually scooped up on a beach.

More coffee! And damn fine coffee it is. In fact, I'm sipping some now to help me avoid further procrastination in posting my gift. A slightly different description from the brewer's website reads: "Butterscotch and caramel dominate this medium-bold coffee blend. It is sweet and polished, with gentle wine notes and medium acidity."

I had mentioned an interest in books and in things pertaining to NYC (where I currently live), and SS delivered yet again with a PERFECTLY chosen book. I had to force myself not to start reading it on the spot. This will undoubtedly be an excellent read whilst on my subway commute to work every morning.

Given that I didn't recognize every name on this list (curse my ignorance!), I suspect I will learn about far more than just New York City.

Swanky card!

I'll let my secret santa's words speak for themselves. =)

Very important instructions!

Now go give my secret santa some karma and web traffic on her delicious-looking website!